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Explore the tiny world with a practical, beginner‑friendly microscope guide. This classic field manual gathers hundreds of figures to help you observe common objects from plants, algae, and simple animals right at home.
Designed for the hobbyist and the new microscopist, it emphasizes easy mounting, low‑power viewing, and gradual steps to richer detail. The book focuses on objects that are readily obtainable and straightforward to prepare, making hands‑on discovery affordable and enjoyable.
- Step‑by‑step guidance for starting with low magnification and progressing to higher powers
- Hands‑on examples from leaves, stems, seeds, spores, and common algae
- Ready‑to‑prepare cuticles and other everyday specimens you can mount and view
- Clear illustrations and explanations that illuminate cell shapes, tissues, and simple plant and animal structures
Ideal for curious readers who want practical, visuals‑driven insight into the micro world.
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The objects selected for this work are common, easily obtained, readily mounted, and are all within the compass of an instrument not costing more than five guineas.
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